Navigating life’s complexities requires both wisdom and practical tools. From managing finances effectively with the 50-30-20 rule to understanding the nuances of communication through the 7-38-55 principle, this list aims to provide a foundational understanding of various life strategies. It’s not just about learning theories but about applying them effectively in everyday scenarios. Whether it’s enhancing personal charisma, adopting a productive mindset, or learning from mistakes, the following list offers a blend of psychological insights and actionable advice tailored for us, those seeking to make informed decisions and improve our overall quality of life.
How to Budget (50-30-20 Rule)
Allocate your income to these buckets:
50% Needs (Housing, Food, Transportation, Basic utilities, Insurance)
30% Wants (Entertainment, Travel, Fashion/Gear)
20% Savings (Debt Payments, Emergency Fund, Retirement, Investments)
How to Boost Charisma (SHR Method)
Make people feel important:
Seen: Give eye contact. Offer a specific compliment
Heard: Ask good questions. Be interested, not interesting.
Remembered: Follow up. Remember name(s). Recall something you discussed.
How to Beat Perfectionism (70-20-10 Rule)
The #1 factor that influences creative success?
Volume produced.
Use 70-20-10 Rule:
- 70% of your work will be mediocre
- 20% will suck
- 10% will be amazing
If you’re avoiding failure, you’re avoiding success.
How to Learn Anything (Feynman Technique)
Richard Feynman was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist.
His powerful 3-step learning technique:
Step 1: Choose & study a concept
Step 2: Teach it to a child
Step 3: Return to learning. Fill in knowledge gaps. Simplify further.
How to Give an Update (4-Bullet Status)
Powerful people are busy. (They might not remember what they asked you to do)
Use this outline:
- Here’s what you asked me to do
- Here’s what I did
- Here are the risks/blockers (if any)
- If given more time, I’d do this
How to Learn from Your Mistakes (After Action Review)
- What did I intend to accomplish?
- What happened?
- Why did it happen that way?
- What will I do next time for a better outcome (or to repeat my success)?
Learning from mistakes separates the best from the rest
How to Communicate Powerfully (7-38-55 Rule)
People will like/dislike your speaking based on the following:
- 7% words
- 38% tonality and face
- 55% body language
Stand up straight, pull your shoulders back, make eye contact, smile, give a firm handshake…
You will be dangerous.
How to Be Productive (3-3-3 Plan)
Write down today’s 3-3-3 Plan:
- 3 hours on your most important project
- 3 shorter tasks
- 3 maintenance activities
Defining a “Productive day” is crucial.
Or else you’ll never be at peace (even with excellent output).
